2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J30.0Vasomotor rhinitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›J00–J99›J30-J39›J30

ICD-10-CM J30.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

J30.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for vasomotor rhinitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 152 through 153. Coders also document this condition as non-infective non-allergic rhinitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified upper respiratory disease.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Pediatrics medical specialties to designate conditions such allergic inflammation of the nasal airways.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
J30.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Vasomotor rhinitis
Short Description
Vasomotor rhinitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
J30
Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis

Code Classification

ChapterJ00–J99Diseases of the respiratory system
SectionJ30-J39Other diseases of upper respiratory tract
CategoryJ30Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis
This CodeJ30.0Vasomotor rhinitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Non-infective non-allergic rhinitis
  • Vasomotor rhinitis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Rhinitis(atrophic) (catarrhal) (chronic) (croupous) (fibrinous) (granulomatous) (hyperplastic) (hypertrophic) (membranous) (obstructive) (purulent) (suppurative) (ulcerative)
      • vasomotor

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR RSP007
Other specified and unspecified upper respiratory disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Vasomotor Rhinitis

    inflammation in the nasal cavity mucosa that results from the abnormal regulation of the blood flow in the nose. it may be caused by temperature fluctuations, air pollution, strong odors, and tobacco smoke. it results in chronic nasal congestion, sneezing, and running nose.

Patient EducationClinical

Allergy

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are:

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Convert J30.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
477.9 Allergic rhinitis NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About J30.0Overview

Is J30.0 (Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report vasomotor rhinitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does J30.0 group to?

When vasomotor rhinitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 152, 153, with relative weights from 0.7382 to 1.1822 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of J30.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, vasomotor rhinitis converts to ICD-9-CM 477.9 (allergic rhinitis NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.